Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time is a video game that consists of 6 releases
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time manages to play to its strengths while adding enough to make this the best in the series.
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Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time is the next installment of the franchise, serving as the direct sequel to Quest for Booty.
Overview
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time is the 9th installment in the Ratchet & Clank franchise, and the third and last game in the "Future" trilogy. It brings new improvements to the platforming aspects with new gadgets and mechanics, and keeps the combat fresh with new weapons and enemies.The game will feature more Clank gameplay than the other games in the series, with his new found time manipulation abilities. Also, Captain Qwark will also get more screen time, due to his absence from Quest for Booty.
It will be a full Ratchet & Clank game, unlike Quest for Booty, and will be coming exclusively to the PS3, Fall 2009
The end of the trilogy
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time is said to end the "Future" trilogy, wrapping up the story set in motion by Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction.
Who are they? Find out in R&CF:A Crack in Time
The Future storyline is also the first time Ratchet & Clank games have had a story arc going across multiple games.
The story so far...
The first game in the trilogy, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, began with the brave duo living peacefully in Metropolis, when they received a message from Captain Qwark saying that he is in trouble. They responded by running to his rescue. They soon realized that the city was being attacked by heavily-armed robotic commandos that work for a evil mastermind Emperor Tachyon. Tachyon wants to kill all the Lombaxes in the universe, and he has tracked down Ratchet who, is the last of the Lombax race. Ratchet and Clank manage to escape from him and fly away into space. Then they go through the galaxy looking for Tachyon who is trying to take over the galaxy.
Along the way, they meet many characters who play important roles throughout the trilogy.
Some of the more important characters are:
- Talwyn Apogee - The daughter of a famous explorer who helps Ratchet on his journey.
- Captain Slag and Rusty Pete - Two space pirates that want to catch Ratchet
- The Smuggler - A mysterious smuggler who provides ratchet with new gadgets and builds weapons.
The heroes eventually learn that Emperor Tachyon is a Cragmite, who are the sworn enemies of the Lombaxes. Ratchet also finds out that Tachyon wants to use the Dimensionator to bring back the Cragmites, who were thrown into another dimension by the Lombaxes. Ratchet eventually manages to defeat Tachyon and stop the Cragmites from taking over the galaxy.
But as Ratchet is busy with his own adventure, Clank meets mysterious creatures called the Zoni, who give Clank control over time and other abilities. Unfortunately, Clank is the only one who can see the Zoni, so Ratchet doesn't believe that they exist. The true intentions of the Zoni are unknown in Tools of Destruction, but at the conclusion of the game, the Zoni kidnap Clank and the game ends with a cliffhanger.
The story is continued in Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty, the second entry in the trilogy. In Quest for Booty, you're mainly fighting against space pirates alongside Talwyn to find out where the Zoni have taken Clank. At the end of the game, you find out that the Zoni are somehow connected to Dr. Nefarious, the villain of Ractchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, who is back for revenge.
A Crack in Time
In Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Ratchet meets another Lombax named Alistair Azimuth; disproving that Ratchet is the last Lombax. General Alister Azimuth 
Dr. Nefarious back for revenge
Gameplay
Time Control!!!
The game will also include the Clank gameplay from previous games, but with a new twist. Clank now has a strange staff that lets him create temporal copies of himself and control time
Confirmed Weapons
You can't have a Ratchet & Clank game without cool weapons, so here are some of the weapons that will be in Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time:
Omni-Wrench
Omni-Wrench - Ratchet's standard melee weapon. Also equipped with the Kinetic Tether Mod, allowing him to manipulate objects in the environment.
The Cryo-mine Glove
Cryo-Mine Glove - A glove that can throw out mines that seek out enemies and freeze them, allowing Ratchet to walk up and shatter them with his wrench.
Sonic Eruptor
Sonic Eruptor - This odd weapon is a creature that has been turned into a weapon. The creature emits a powerful mating call that sends a blast wave of sound at your enemies. There is a timing element to firing the gun, since it doesn't use ammo. There is a meter on screen and you have to press the button when the meter hits the highest point for maximum damage
Buzz Blades
Buzz Blades - Returning from Tools of Destruction, this weapons throws out spinning razor sharp blades that can bounce off walls.
The Negotiator
The Negotiator - This is a standard Missile launcher that is returning from Tools of Destruction
The Plasma Striker
The concept for the weapon
The Spiral of Death
This is how you build your constructo pistol
This is how you build your Constructo Bomb
Constructo Bomb Glove - The second in the Constructo line of weapons, The Constructo Bomb Glove lets you alter the classic Bomb Glove to fit your everyday needs. You can choose from a large variety of different bombs to throw starting from ones that explode into more bombs and ending with bombs that freeze your enemies.
Other Equipment
Ratchet now has Holo-Armor, which allows him to turn off his armor when he doesn't need it. Thus eliminating the problem many fans had with previous games, in that high end armor sets would cover Ratchet's face, making him look like a robot.Another new gadget that he has is the OmniSoaker, which absorbs things from the environment and shoots it out again. For example, he can absorb nectar from plants, and use it to distract deadly bugs.
You can also unlock some of the weapons from Tools Of Destruction in A Crack in Time if you have a save from it.
Confirmed Levels
The pause menu..
Krell Canyon - The Agorians have brought in heavy artillery. Work with General Azimuth to destroy the Hydra Tanks and save the Vullard settlement! -The description of on of the missions in the level.
Axiom City
Axiom City - A large city that Ratchet goes to during his quest to find Clank.
The Great Clock
The Great Clock - Located directly in the center of the Galaxy, The great clock is a mysterious place and also apparently the location where Dr.Nefaarious is holding Clank. The place itself has something to do with time and is probably significant to the story.
Pre-order Bonuses
Below are some of the cool Ratchet & Clank goodies you’ll get when you pre-order Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time. You can find these at retailers like Amazon.com, Best Buy, Game Crazy, GameStop, and other participating retailers. 
the Discovery Package
Discovery Package
Explore the Insomniac Moon, a special level that resembles the layout of the Insomniac Games’ offices!
Scattered through this museum-like level, you will discover a moon’s worth of extra content that didn’t quite make it into the game.
the Power Package
Power Package
The Power package includes an exclusive weapon skin for one of Ratchet’s weapons. You will also start the game with extra hit points, and Ratchet’s brand new Cryo-Mine Glove, a weapon that freezes enemies!
the Bolt Package
Bolt Package
The thrifty gamer will find lots to love in this exclusive Bolt Package! Start the game with two of Ratchet’s most bolt-centric power-ups; the Bolt Magnetizer and Box Basher, and you will discover your galactic bank account has already been loaded with 5,000 bolts when you start the game.
the Space Package
Space Package
The Space Package offers an exclusive hot-rod skin for Ratchet’s ship, the Aphelion. You also will start with 5,000 bolts as well as an exclusive Ratchet & Clank PlayStation Home avatar skin!
Collector's Edition
Collector's Edition (PAL exclusive)
A Collector's Edition of Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time is available only in Europe, and contains:
- A 3D lenticular cover - Something of a hologram, where the cover image appears to have depth as you look at it from side to side.
- An art book with concept art from the game.
- A PSN voucher with a code to unlock the Insomniac Moon level, equivalent to the Discovery pre-order package.
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Oct. 27, 2009
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December
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| Aliases | Ratchet and Clank: Clock Blockers |
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